Through the seasons and through the years, God proves God's Self faithful to those who trust Him, and carries, sustains and forgives even when we find ourselves struggling to believe, to trust and
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We never know, can never fathom fully, the lasting power of our actions, the staying power of our words - even one little sentence, one little phrase; one little word.
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War is Hell. There are no winners. And few in this world ever remain untouched by its indignities, subtractions and horrors.
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There’s something about being in ‘the great outdoors,' in the cathedrals of the forest, immersed in the speading scenes and vast vistas.
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If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far - go together.
- African proverb
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The Psalmist (103: 15-18) speaks of the brevity of life but also of the promise of God's covenant love and mercy - a prompt to those who wisely determine to trust and obey the Lord.
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St. John's Prologue to his Gospel record is the depiction of new creation that not only harkens back to the original Creation but also shows God's new creating work - once again through Jesus.
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A depiction of the truths, encouragements and warnings of the first Psalm.
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There is such a thing as a healthy ego. Life would be bereft without it.
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Many people grow up, sons and daughters, in relatively stable, safe and well-provided for environments. Love and caring are evident and the necessities - and more, of life are abundant.
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Here's a (just under) 17 minute video that depicts the seven days of Creation as described in Genesis 1, 2: 1-3.
Whew! What a wonderful world!
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The sixth day of Creation on which are created animals and humans, with a mandate for the latter to be stewards of it all.
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The fifth day of creation on which are populated the seas and the skies with all manner of fish and sea creatures and birds, respectively.
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The Church celebrates Epiphany on January 6th of each year.
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The Fourth Day of Creation in video form.
The sun and moon are created and hung like spotlight and mirrored chandelier in the vaulted roof of the cosmos.
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The third day of creation, as described in Genesis - the first book of the Bible (1:9-13), in which the land is separated from the sea and plants -- herbs and grasses and fruit trees, begin to flou
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The second day of creation as described in Genesis 1:6-8.
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A video portrayal of Genesis 1:1-4 - the Creation.
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"The earth is the Lord's... Psalm 24:1
We belong to the One who created us. And we are privileged to be stewards of all creation (not that we've been very good at it).
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Getting up and getting to it every day can often seem like a chore in itself, something not relished some mornings.
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Each new day is precious, as is life itself.
With the original Creation, we rejoice in the creative wonder and possibilities that this day will bring forth.
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Every year it strikes me anew how in practically every instance when the resurrected Jesus appears to his disciples they do not recognize that it is He who is alive and well and present with them.
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A prayer for Easter Morning and for each day after, as Easter People. Join me in prayer.
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We all get discouraged by life. Bad things do happen. We wonder - where is God? Why doesn't a 'loving God' do something about all this mess?! Doesn't He care?
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Holy Week reminds us of the death and resurrection of our Saviour.
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We love God who first loved us.
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I start with the assumption that there is a God. I don’t have enough faith to think otherwise.
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We can have it all and not feel happy or that our purpose in life has been achieved. Success is only for a moment - a whisp of time, fleeting and passing.
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Passion and power are linked to purpose – to knowing where you’re going; knowing what you want to do, are supposed to do.
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